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Friday, October 16, 2015

Superintendent's Notes

Class of 1965 Donation to the Maynard High School Scholarship Fund

The photo above was taken on Tuesday when Joe Mullen, representing the Maynard High School Class of 1965, donated $200 to Principal Caragianes for the Maynard High School Scholarship fund.

The Class of 1965 was the first graduating class from our previous high school building. As part of their 50th reunion celebration, the class of 1965 arranged a tour last Saturday through Renee Muise the Maynard High School Guidance Counselor. She arranged for some of our wonderful students to be guides on the tour. After taking the tour the Class of 1965 "passed the hat" and raised the funds for this contribution.

The Maynard Public Schools appreciate the support of our alumni.

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) Invitation
The Maynard, Acton-Boxborough, and Sudbury SEPACS in collaboration with the Federation for Children with Special Needs will be presenting Basic Rights in Special Education: A Workshop for Parents and Professionals. This presentation will help you learn how to be an effective partner with your child's school when evaluating your child's eligibility for Special Education and for guidance on how to plan, make decisions, and monitor your child's progress.

It will be held on Monday November 2. 2015 from 7 pm to 9 pm. It is being held at RJ Grey Junior High Library on 16 Charter Road, Acton MA. It is free and open to the public. You can contact abspedpac@gmail.comwith any questions.

The Maynard Public Schools, in cooperation with the Maynard Police Department and the Maynard Fire Department, have adopted a new strategy for school safety procedures known as the A.L.I.C.E. Training Plan. The Maynard Public Schools Safety Committee will be presenting an overview to the public on November 19th at 7:00 pm in the Fowler Assembly hall during the School Committee Meeting that evening. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions regarding the new procedures.

An Invitation to the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan Public Comment Forum

The Maynard Public Schools Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan Public Comment Forum is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Fowler Library between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

Important Events and Reminders:

In an effort to streamline the Superintendent’s Notes, I will provide important upcoming events or announcements that have already been posted in previous Superintendent’s Notes in this section.

Maynard Distict and Building School Improvement Plans

Last night, the Maynard School Committee reviewed the Maynard District Improvement Plan as well as each individual School Improvement Plan. A joint Power Point was presented by Curriculum Director, Jennifer Guadet, Principal Dankner, Principal Mela, and Principal Cargianes. These documents can be found on the School department website at:

http://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/

(be sure to scroll down the page to find the individual links to each plan)

Maynard Town Appreciation Days

The Maynard Assistant Town Administrator, Andrew Scribner-MacLean, would like to share this information about the Town Appreciation Days. The Maynard Golf Course will be open on Oct. 17th and 18th to all Maynard residents and Town/School employees for free golfing.

Call 978 637-2268 to reserve a tee time.

MHS Cuba Trip Fundraiser

The MHS students who will be traveling to Cuba this spring have a fund raiser going on that you can help with (and it may help you)! If you have things at your house you'd like to get rid of, drop them off at the MHS parking lot on Oct. 17 between 9:00 and 2:00. Students and chaperons will be there collecting donations for which we will be able to receive money.

Accepted items include clothing, shoes, accessories, small electronics, books, and small household items. (No furniture, please) If you have any questions, or would like items picked up at your house, please call, text or email cubafund@verizon.net or 781-718-5098.

Free Concert on October 24th

The Concord Band (an adult, award winning high level band) will be performing "Mystical Moments" for their fall concert at 51 Walden St. in Concord, Ma on Saturday, October 24th at 8pm. Usually the tickets are about $25. but they have decided to have this concert be FREE!!! (donations gratefully accepted)

The music is amazing-"The Sorcerer's Apprentice", "Incantation and Dance" and "Carmina Burana" among others. Many members of the Maynard community will be playing in this concert including Mrs. Blanchard on trumpet, after school lesson teachers Mrs. Bundy (flute), Mr. Vabulas (clarinet and arranged one of the pieces!), Mr. Broggi (percussion), and several other folks from town. This is a great night out for the adults as well as a great concert experience for serious musicians and their families. Hope you can come and enjoy!

Calling all pianists!

The High School is looking for a choral accompanist for its high school choruses. They meet Monday-Friday, 2:15-3pm during the school year. We perform a wide variety of literature so the person accompanying would need to be comfortable playing classical, renaissance, jazz, spirituals, musicals and pop literature. There is an annual stipend of $3,000.

Please contact Mrs. Blanchard at cblanchard@maynard.k12.ma.us if you are interested. Please feel free to pass this along to folks in town that you may know who might be interested. We hope to interview the 3rd week of October.

Support the Maynard Education Foundation (MEF)

Help support the Maynard Education Foundation (MEF) and enjoy a great meal any Tuesday in October at Not Your Average Joe's in Acton. When you tell your server that you are a MEF supporter, Not Your Average Joe's will donate 15% of your purchase* to MEF. *(Offer excludes alcohol, tax, and gratuity.)

Don't miss this opportunity to help raise funds for MEF's grant program!

(Please note you must mention MEF or present a certificate (available at www.maynardeducation.org) for MEF to receive a donation.)

MMA Casino Night

Vouchers are now available for the annual Casino Night sponsored by the Maynard Music Association. Casino Night will take place onSaturday, Nov. 7, at the Maynard Elks from6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Vouchers are $40 apiece, $35 for two or more, and $45 the day of the event. The price includes $3000 in gaming chips for the night! Last year’s event was sold out!

This year’s event will feature a live auction for a 7 night two-bedroom resort stay valued at up to $2000, four one day Disney Park Hopper Passes, a 20 person Pool Party at Jillian's of Boston, and a 60 minute plane ride with local pilot, Tom Hesbach!

The Maynard Music Association supports band and chorus programs at Maynard High School and Fowler Middle School. The proceeds from this fundraiser contribute to scholarships, instrument purchases and repair, choral music and offset other miscellaneous music-related expenses. Vouchers can be purchased at the Fowler main office or by contacting Bonnie Wilson at 978-897-7045. For more information, check out our Face Book page: "Maynard Music Association."